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Palyas Family History

Palyas Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Pallas, Palas, Palys, Palla, Pala, Dallas, Salas, Panas, Payan, Papas

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Where is the Palyas family from?

You can see how Palyas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palyas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Palyas family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Palyas's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Palyas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palyas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Palyas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Palyas. 100% of Palyas men worked as a Miner.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    100%

What Palyas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Palyas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palyas census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 12 immigration records available for the last name Palyas. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Palyas. For the veterans among your Palyas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palyas lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Palyas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Palyas in 1969 was 84, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Palyas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palyas ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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